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AL54 SPY

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,665 mi
Last recorded50,665 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL54 SPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 50,665 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant staining around oil filter/ cooler hoses. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive End casing area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 50,636 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 48,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 46,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil seepage gearbox area

Pass 22 Apr 2023 43,841 miles

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

General under vehicle corrosion.

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 42,218 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 41,631 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 40,988 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 39,640 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 38,165 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 38,163 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,492 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 36,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 35,494 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 35,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 34,728 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 33,985 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 33,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 31,897 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,409 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,806 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 21,635 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,869 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 14,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s o/s front wishbone lower front bush slight play

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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AL54 SPY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 52,333 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL54 SPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AL54 SPY registered?

AL54 SPY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is AL54 SPY safe to buy?

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